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THE BENEFITS OF WILDFLOWERS FOR FARMERS

Lai Cheng February 24, 2025 0 Comments

A Natural Solution to Reducing Pesticide Use Recent studies have shown that farmers who plant wildflowers near their crops require significantly fewer pesticides, with potential environmental and economic benefits. This practice, known as "agroecological landscaping", involves planting a mix of native wildflowers along the edges of fields and within crop systems. The key reason this method works...

PROTECT SOIL – IT’S A PRECIOUS INHERITANCE

Lai Cheng February 19, 2025 0 Comments

The story of soil is one of remarkable transformation and fragile persistence. Over hundreds of years, lifeless mineral particles slowly evolve into a complex, living ecosystem teeming with biodiversity. This fertile layer, mere inches thick, is the foundation of terrestrial life, capable of sustaining countless generations when treated with care and respect. Yet, this slowly-crafted miracle can...

PLASTIC BANS AROUND THE WORLD

Lai Cheng February 19, 2025 0 Comments

Plastic is toxic and its use is being discouraged in many countries around the world today. More and more countries are regulating plastic use, and have introduced bans and restrictions on a wide array of single-use plastics in daily use. This follows greater awareness of plastics’ negative impact on human health and the environment. What plastics have been prohibited where? Here’s a quick...

30 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR PLANET EVERY DAY

Lai Cheng February 17, 2025 0 Comments

(Source: 1 Million Women)

FROM CAR-CENTRIC TO PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY CITY

Lai Cheng February 14, 2025 0 Comments

The historic city of Dusseldorf in Germany has shown that better, more liveable cities can be built – and that highways are a fixable mistake. The graphic below shows 2 photos of a highway in Dusseldorf. The first photo is from 1990, showing a multi-lane highway curving down the waterfront. The image is grey and bleak. The second photo, in comparison, shows a bright and sunny 2019 shot of the...

REPURPOSE BANANA PEELS INTO FERTILISER

Lai Cheng February 14, 2025 0 Comments

Don’t throw away those banana peels. You can use them as a natural fertiliser for plants. Banana peels are rich in nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and calcium which promote stronger plant growth. Potassium and magnesium contribute to stronger stem and plant root growth and improve nutrient distribution. Calcium supports plant growth by helping to break down nutrients in the soil and...

PLANT TREES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Lai Cheng February 13, 2025 0 Comments

“In recent decades, studies showed that the harmful effects of bad air quality can impair future generations. Early exposure to bad air quality (in uterus, infant, and early childhood) can increase the susceptibility to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across the lifespan.” – abstract from research paper in Current Opinion in Toxicology, Vol. 35, September 2023 NCDs are chronic diseases (eg:...

NATURE IS A POWERFUL HEALER

Lai Cheng February 12, 2025 0 Comments

Humans have a deep connection with nature, and research shows that if we don’t nourish that bond despite our technological advancements, we may be affected in many ways. Spend time in nature if you want to be healthy and feel better for nature energises your mind and body. Research has shown spending 120 minutes a week in nature improves health and well-being. Nature is also a powerful healer....

Trump’s Proposal On Gaza Strongly Condemned: Huge Impact On Environment And Social Justice

Lai Cheng February 10, 2025 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Friends of the Earth Malaysia), together with Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific strongly condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal on Gaza, which will have devastating consequences for the environment and social justice in the region. Trump’s reported plan, which includes proposals for population displacement and potential economic projects, ignores the severe...

PLASTICS POISON THE WORKPLACE: Chemical Exposures to Plastic Waste and Recycling Workers